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ShareAbortion is legal for up to 24 weeks of pregnancy
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United Kingdom: Organizations and clinics
In the UK there is access to safe abortion services. Abortion is legal for up to 24 weeks of pregnancy and regulated through the Abortion Act 1967. In the UK all abortions must be carried out in a licensed facility; this can be a specialist clinic, NHS Hospital or Private Hospital. Women eligible… Read more »
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United Kingdom: Abortion Law
The abortion act of 1967 allows for abortions until 24 weeks of pregnancy. After 24 weeks, exceptions are made when the health of the woman or fetus is at risk. The act states - Subject to the provisions of this section, a person shall not be guilty of an offence under the law relating to abortion… Read more »
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Northern Ireland
Since October 21, 2019 abortion has been decriminalised in Northern Ireland! Read more »
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Women on Web: to obtain a safe abortion with pills
Living in a country where safe abortion is not available? Get abortion pills online. Women on Web helps women get access to a safe medical abortion and refers to a licensed doctor who can provide a medical abortion.
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